Message Number: YG7246 | New FHL Archives Search
From: SBrown9530@aol.com
Date: 2001-09-13 13:24:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] dr. diagnosed fleas, but am having
doubts

I remember that when I called in and explained the
> nurse said they could have gotten some sort of mite (I
> do not remember the name). I mentioned this to the vet
> but he was sure it was fleas.

Could it possibly be chiggers? They are teensy-weensy little red mite like critters. Get under the skin and itch like crazy!

Sandi